Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
it is a type of ginger
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Hydrangea
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Hortensie
In French
Ginger Jaune
Hortensia
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Hortensia
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Hortênsia
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Hortensja
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Hibiscus
Family
Zingiberaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Bugleweed
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Bugleweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Ginger and Bugleweed Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Bugleweed are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Yellow Ginger and Bugleweed
Care of Yellow Ginger and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.